“Working with The Seeds of Change will help you to achieve things you may not have dreamed possible”
At The Seeds of Change we work with horses to help people develop their potential in an unusual and memorable way.
Working alongside education and business professionals The Seeds of Change have developed a unique expertise working with a diverse client base. Our broad skill set includes:
We are an alternative provision catering for student’s with very diverse needs, whilst offering acdemic qualifications.
We aim to provide a physically and emotionally safe place for all our learners to attend and where each attendee feels valued, equal and treated in a positive and respectful way.
Our provision provides rigorous safeguarding and health and safety procedures for learners. All our coaches undergo regular safeguarding training.
Our team of coaches come from a variety of different backgrounds and experience, from equestrian professionals, to therapists, counsellors, teachers and youth workers. All of our coaches have the desire to support all young people to overcome their barriers to learning and to assist them in developing transferrable skills that will help them in school, at home and in their daily lives both now and in the future. All coaches actively support the Seeds of Change ethos and hold the same values as our organisation with respect to what young people can expect whilst with us.
Sessions are conducted in small groups and the curriculum we follow is set out to encourage enjoyment and good attendance at the placement. Young learners who were previously disaffected are encouraged to see the purpose of their sessons and use strategies to help improve their behaviour. As the young people learn new skills they become more confident and motivated in their life.
We have adopted the Ofsted standards for teaching and learning as best practice in many areas of our work. With this focus we encourage students to be respectful to their coaches, each other, and the environment they are working in. We are continually working to progress students with C&G qualifications and prepare them for the next stage in their lives. As students come from a very diverse background, sessions need to be very flexible and coaches will encourage and praise students for making correct choices during the day.
The place where we can make the most difference is in enabling our young people to work through their issues in a supported and pro-active way through interaction with the horses. We are then able to introduce a more focused academic learning to support the practical activities that the students complete. We can embed Maths and English into this work and hence demonstrate the importance and relevance of learning these skills. Gradually, students become more adept at managing their own emotions which builds their confidence, enables them to work with others more co-operatively and thus achieve a meaningful academic outcome and a better chance in life.
Rachael Frossell & Katherine Dillon
Mission Statement
It is the mission of our organisation to "assist the individual in the many spheres of personal development, growth and learning, through the unique interaction that occurs between human and horse".
We aim to provide a therapeutic and calm environment where learning can take place very naturally and the client is able to set their own pace.
The Seeds of Change is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our children and young people. It is our aim to provide a caring learning environment where young people feel safe and supported and are able to achieve their full potential. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support young people, families, and staff at the Seeds of Change.
Katherine started the Seeds of Change 10 years ago with her business partner Rachael Frossell. A trained counsellor and exceptionally experienced coach, Katherine pioneered the development of our specialist coaching techniques and programmes using the equine facilitated approach. EAGALA trained, Katherine works with our high tariff young people using equine therapy to address their mental health and human development needs. Katherine is extremely passionate about inspiring the young people and adults who come through our doors to make a difference to their lives.
Rachael Frossell - Director
Rachael is Co-Director at the Seeds of Change, working in partnership with Katherine to manage the business and quality elements of the company. With many years' experience in the corporate sector, Rachael has been instrumental in driving the company towards a steady growth over the last 10 years. Responsible for managing the smooth running of the company, Rachael oversees the quality management, finance, marketing and business development. Through working with schools and local authorities, Rachael has secured numerous contracts to enable more young people to access our provision.
Lindsay has a wealth of knowledge in the primary and secondary education sector after many years of teaching PE both in the UK and overseas. Lindsay ensures that high standards of education are met; raising the quality of teaching and learning across our provision which helps improve the outcomes for our young people. Lindsay is the City & Guilds Internal Quality Assessor for the Employability Skills and Functional Skills qualifications, ensuring our high standards are maintained throughout. In her spare time Lindsay likes to watch live sport, especially rugby, and walking her dog.
Charlie Morgan - Coach and Business Development
Claire is a registered City & Guilds coach who specialises in working with small groups. An organised, efficient and productive member of the team, Claire has a compassionate approach to working with young people from a variety of backgrounds. Claire is an experienced horsewoman, holding her Pony Club grade B qualification. In her spare time, Claire likes to spend time with her family and is a keen cook.
